California Governor’s Race Narrows as Former Lawmaker Drops Out

California Governor’s Race Narrows as Former Lawmaker Drops Out

Democrat Toni Atkins said she planned to “keep fighting for California’s future.”
Courtesy of Toni Atkins’s Office

San Diego politician and state legislative leader Toni Atkins has dropped out of the 2026 race to succeed outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, she announced Sept. 29.

The former state Senate leader, a Democrat, was making a run to become the state’s first woman and first lesbian to be elected governor.

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Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

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